Windows Server 2008 Tag Index

One common administrative challenge in Windows environments involves configuring user-based credentials that provide arbitrary security context to non-core services. Active Directory schema extensions incorporated into Windows Server 2008 R2 introduced a new feature, managed service accounts, which eliminate a number of drawbacks associated with such configuration.
Tags: Windows Server 2008 R2, OS, server os, Windows Server 2008, Active Directory

Windows Server 2008 R2's latest service pack adds appealing new features, including enhancements to desktop and server virtualization. In the developer corner, however, things are a bit dimmer with Microsoft expressing some confusing statement about the future of Silverlight at its Professional Developer's Conference.
Tags: server virtualization, Windows Server 2008 R2, Silverlight, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7

High availability has been a core component of Microsoft's growth as an enterprise player. Virtualization and the addition of Live Migration in Windows Server 2008 R2 are now key to this strategy. Learn how Live Migration can ensure your Windows Server 2008 install stays up and running.
Tags: high availability, Windows Server 2008 R2, server virtualization, Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V

Microsoft has ended support for Windows Server 2000 and also cut back on Windows Server 2003 support.
Tags: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008

Microsoft gives the Russian Federal Security Service access to source code for Windows Server 2008 R2, Office 2010 and SQL Server, thus bringing the 'more eyeballs, more secure code' argument back to the surface. Only this time, it isn't about Windows vs. Linux. And that's not the only recent twist out of Redmond: Azure will come in more than one shade.
Tags: cloud computing, Azure, Windows Server 2008, windows vs. linux, windows os

The first beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 delivers enhancements, but may require a significant hardware refresh.
Tags: hardware, Windows Server 2008, server

Microsoft has issued a release candidate of AppFabric, a services platform that is expected to become a standard feature of Windows Server 2008.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows Server 2008, AppFabric, BizTalk

We've looked at the basic principles behind Windows Server 2008 Directory Services and explained its categorization, which divides preferences into Windows Settings and Control Panel Settings. Now it's time to check out the common options that provide additional functionality and impact settings in both categories.
Tags: OS, Windows, Group Policy, directory services, Windows Server 2008

The company has announced world-record 2P price/performance scores in the benchmark tests for online transaction processing.
Tags: Windows Server 2008, server, AMD, ProLiant, Microsoft SQL Server

Virtually Speaking: Does the virtualization technology behind VM6 VMex have what it takes to win over the most resource-constrained SMBs?
Tags: Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008, virtualization technologies, virtualization technology, SMB

Hitachi plans to combine computing, networking, storage and systems management in conjunction with a new OEM deal with Microsoft.
Tags: Hitachi, Unified Computing, Microsoft, Windows Server 2008

According to Microsoft, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V are a perfect match for the new CPUs.
Tags: Opteron 6000, server, Magny-Cours, Windows Server 2008

Configuring Windows Server 2008 features will improve authentication and access control in your network.
Tags: configurations, authentication, Windows Server 2008, security, access controls

In Windows Server 2008, Group Policy Preferences simplifies client management to make it possible to reap the chief benefits of an Active Directory environment. The Control Panel Settings nodes in the Group Policy Management Editor makes this possible.
Tags: Windows Server 2008, OS, Active Directory

Are your Hyper-V virtual machines secure? Learn how to secure them using Authorization Manager.
Tags: virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Windows Server 2008

OS Roundup: As Unix's market share declines, Windows is gaining seats faster than Linux. One theory is that many enterprise decision makers perceive a higher price tag as an indicator of higher quality.
Tags: Unix, Windows, Windows Server 2008, open source, Linux

Cover Your Assets: It's time to face the ugly truth about your data center, aka 'baby.' Things may seem pristine on the surface, but despite the neatly organized racks, and fans blowing and lights blinking, everything is a mess. Here's one company's tale.
Tags: data center management, cost management, Windows, Windows Server 2008, data center

When deploying virtualization technologies, key choices must be made to ensure the environment is secure. This article explains how to use Authorization Manager to make Hyper-V as secure as it can be.
Tags: security, Hyper-V, virtual, operating system, Windows Server 2008

Group Policy Preferences makes it possible to reap the biggest benefit of an Active Directory environment -- simpler client management.
Tags: Windows Server 2008, Microsoft, Windows, Group Policy, Active Directory

Microsoft's low-end, low-cost version of Windows Server 2008 is a new weapon in the fight to keep small businesses within the Windows fold. Its latest battle is with Ubuntu and other Linux server distributions that SMBs are using in increasing numbers.
Tags: OS, Windows Server 2008

The latest iteration of Group Policy templates offer much-improved manageability.
Tags: Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows

Windows Server 2008 brings a host of improvements to Active Directory Group Policies. This article introduces enhancements as well as other Active Directory-related implications.
Tags: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2008